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Judge Orders CBA Reinstated After BOP Terminates AFGE Deal

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC · How we work

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Prisons Director William K. Marshall III terminated the agreement with Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) on Oct. 7, 2026.
District Judge Vernon Oliver issued an injunction on September 29 ordering immediate reinstatement of the CBA.
Bureau of Prisons (BOP) began reinstating the contract by providing office space, approving requests, and allowing union representation.
Marshall’s October 7 memo said he follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s orders, not court directives, regarding union contract.

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Story summary

Prisons Director William K. Marshall III terminated the agreement with Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) on Oct. 7, 2026.
District Judge Vernon Oliver issued an injunction on September 29 ordering immediate reinstatement of the CBA.
Bureau of Prisons (BOP) began reinstating the contract by providing office space, approving requests, and allowing union representation.
Marshall’s October 7 memo said he follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s orders, not court directives, regarding union contract.